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H.R. 4796

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Medicare Accountability, Bargaining, and Compassion for Part D (ABC for D) Act
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Committee
Latest Action · February 17, 2006
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
Congress
109th (2005–2007)
Introduced
February 16, 2006
Cosponsors (5)
2D 3R
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Medicare Accountability, Bargaining, and Compassion for Part D (ABC for D) Act - Expresses the sense of Congress with respect to outreach and education for the prescription drug program under Medicare part D (Voluntary Prescription Drug Benefit Program). Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to: (1) require registration with state insurance departments of prescription drug plan sponsors in each state in which they offer a prescription drug plan; and (2) revise requirements for the Medicare prescription drug enrollment process. Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate contracts with manufacturers of covered part D drugs in order to ensure that beneficiaries pay the lowest possible price. Provides for increased funding for state health insurance counseling programs and Social Security regional offices for part D enrollment.

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